Senior Manufacturing NPI Engineer

Johnson & Johnson; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Manufacturing NPI Engineer to contribute to the development of a cutting-edge robotic medical platform. This exciting role involves ensuring manufacturability and scalability from the start of commercial launch. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various teams, focusing on process design, optimization, and compliance with safety standards. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to impact healthcare positively, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking company committed to advancing medical technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Implement process improvements for new products.
• Design and develop equipment for new product development.

Skills

GMP Knowledge

Problem-Solving

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Design of Experiments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Johnson & Johnson, Robotics and Digital (RAD) Solutions:

Johnson & Johnson, Robotics and Digital (RAD) Solutions is a division of Johnson & Johnson dedicated to developing innovative medical technologies. They focus on building a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, with smarter, less invasive treatments and personalized solutions. Their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech enables them to innovate across healthcare solutions to deliver breakthroughs and impact health for humanity.

Job Description: Senior Manufacturing NPI Engineer

This role is based in San Jose, CA, contributing to the development of a complex robotic medical platform. The Senior Manufacturing NPI Engineer ensures the platform is highly scalable and manufacturable from the start of commercial launch.

Overview:

Manufacturing NPI Engineers at RAD work closely with Research & Development Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Program Management, Marketing, and Regulatory teams. They coordinate Process Design, Development, Optimization, Validation, and Improvement throughout the product lifecycle, making trade-off decisions to prioritize product performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process Improvement: Study existing processes to implement improvements for new products.
2. Equipment Design & Development: Identify, design, and develop equipment for new product development.
3. Process & Test Specifications: Prepare and manage process and test specifications.
4. Technical Support: Assist technicians and engineers with complex problems.
5. Equipment Procurement & Design: Purchase and design equipment meeting J&J safety and environmental standards.
6. Process Development: Develop manufacturing and assembly processes aligned with Design for Manufacturability, adhering to standards.
7. Automation: Seek automation opportunities to reduce costs and improve quality.
8. Equipment Qualification: Coordinate and execute qualification of manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
9. Team Leadership: Supervise technicians, communicate issues and opportunities to management.
10. Troubleshooting & Technical Assistance: Resolve process control issues in manufacturing.
11. Project Team Participation: Contribute to projects meeting quality, financial, EH&S, and performance goals.
12. Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance process safety, quality, and efficiency.
13. Training: Coordinate personnel training on equipment operation and maintenance.
14. Capital Appropriation Requests: Submit requests for project funding.
15. Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulations, policies, and safety standards.
16. Leadership: Uphold Johnson & Johnson standards and values.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Mechatronics preferred); Master’s preferred. Relevant internship or co-op experience highly desired.
2. Experience & Skills: Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing, knowledge of GMP, SPC, design documentation, problem-solving, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with Design of Experiments and understanding of costs and standards.

Other:

• The travel requirement is approximately 50% domestically.
• Base salary ranges from $106,000 to $146,566.35.
• The primary location is San Jose, CA, with occasional support at Redwood City, CA.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Johnson & Johnson is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment.